Download CCL in Community Dental Health Coordination NEW ONLINE

R IO
SA LA DO
CO L L E GE
ONLINE CERTIFICATE
NEW
ONLINE
PROGRAM
CCL in Community Dental
Health Coordination
Rio Salado now offers a certificate of completion in
Community Dental Health Coordination for those looking
to enhance their skills in dental public health. Classes are
online, and focus on dental health coordination, advocacy,
intercultural communication and finance, documentation
procedures and legal and ethical issues.
For dental professionals who want
to improve access to dental care—
for people who need it most.
Start your career in dental health
coordination today.
• Clinics
• Schools
• Senior citizen centers
• Head Start programs
• Federally Qualified
Health Centers (FQHC’s)
DC_FL_DentalHealthCoor_0715
A registered dental hygienist or a certified dental assistant
completing this certificate program may work under a
dentist’s supervision in health settings that include:
Learn More!
www.riosalado.edu/dental
480-517-8580
RIO
SA LA DO
CO L L E GE
Description:
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Community Dental Health Coordination (CDHC) program is designed to provide students
with a practical and theoretical basis for assisting in the reduction of disparities in dental health. Courses will cover advocacy,
intercultural communication, and finance in addition to dental health coordination, documentation, and reporting procedures.
Legal and ethical issues will also be covered.
Required Courses:
Course Prefix
Course Title
Total Credits: 11.5
CDH105*
Dental Health Advocacy and Outreach
3
CDH110*
Oral Health Communication
1
CDH115*
Interviewing Skills for Dental Health Advocate
2
CDH130*
Dental Health Legal and Ethical Issues
2
CDH240*
Dental Care Finance
CDH245*
Community Dental Health Coordinator Internship
0.5
3
Admission Criteria:
• Ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting program activities.
• Complete and submit required MCCCD Non-Academic Allied Health Program Policy documents.
• Submit current Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Level One fingerprint card AND a supplemental background check.
• Applicants who are accepted and enroll in the Community Dental Health Coordination (CDHC) program will be exposed to
blood-borne and infectious diseases. The program strictly adheres to established policies and procedures regarding infection
control as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association, The Organization
for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Formal application and acceptance into the Community Dental Health Coordination program is required.
Program Notes:
Program Prerequisites:
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses
Students must be a Registered Dental Hygienist or
within the program. * indicates course has prerequisites
Certified Dental Assistant. Applicants are required to
and/or corequisites.
provide documentation of licensure according to their
individual state`s dental practice act.
Program Application
Click here to access the program application.